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A review of hot melt extrusion technology: Advantages, applications, key factors and future…
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After decades of development, hot melt extrusion (HME) technology has matured as a well-established pharmaceutical methodology. Through the process of extruding both drug and carrier materials in a molten state under specific conditions of pressure, velocity, and screw design, this…
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Using Βeta-cyclodextrin and Plasdone K-30 Polymers for Enhancing Drug Solubility by Spray Drying
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The purpose of this study was to investigate improving solubility using hydrophilic/water-soluble polymers as β-Cyclodextrin and Plasdone K-30 in a solid dispersion formulation of Carvedilol a poorly soluble drug. The developed solid dispersion consisted of two components, a drug…
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Nanoliposomes Permeability in a Microfluidic Drug Delivery Platform across a 3D Hydrogel
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Nanoliposomes are nano-sized vesicles that can be used as drug delivery carriers with the ability to encapsulate both hydrophobic and hydrophilic compounds. Moreover, their lipid compositions facilitate their internalization by cells. However, the interaction between nanoliposomes and the…
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Dual drug-loaded polymeric mixed micelles for ovarian cancer: Approach to enhanced therapeutic…
Chemotherapy resistance remains a significant challenge in treating ovarian cancer effectively. This study addresses this issue by utilizing a dual drug-loaded nanomicelle system comprising albendazole (ABZ) and paclitaxel (PTX), encapsulated in a novel carrier matrix of D-tocopheryl polyethylene…
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Synergistic effect of polymers in stabilizing amorphous pretomanid through high drug loaded…
Pretomanid (PTM), an oral antibiotic used in the treatment of adults with pulmonary extensively drug-resistant, nonresponsive multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). It is a poor glass former, that shows high recrystallization tendency from the amorphous and supersaturated state, resulting in low…
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Quality by design approach for fabrication of extended-release buccal films for xerostomia employing…
The study endeavors the fabrication of extended-release adipic acid (APA) buccal films employing a quality by design (QbD) approach. The films intended for the treatment of xerostomia were developed utilizing hot-melt extrusion technology. The patient-centered quality target product profile was…
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Enhanced Bioavailability of Valsartan through Mucoadhesive Pellets Fabricated via Fluidized Bed…
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Background
Novel delivery strategies are being explored since low bioavailability presents a challenge for medications like valsartan. Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems present a viable alternative by enhancing drug absorption and retention.
Aim
This study aimed to develop…
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Towards the Development of a Cream with Antiviral Properties Targeting Both the Influenza A Virus…
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Objective: Many severe acute respiratory infections are caused by viral pathogens, and viruses are responsible for a large number of deaths worldwide. Among the most common respiratory viruses are the influenza A virus (IAV) and, more recently, the SARS-CoV-2 that emerged in 2019 and…
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Lessons to learn for 3D printing of drug products by semisolid extrusion (SSE)
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Semisolid extrusion (SSE) 3DP technology is emerging due to its simplicity and potential for on-site manufacturing of personalized drug products with tailored functionality (dose, release profile), as well as recognizability (size, shape, color). However, even a minor change in the…
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Influence of Sonication on the Molecular Characteristics of Carbopol® and Its Rheological Behavior…
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The effect of sonication on the molecular characteristics of poliacrylic acid (Carbopol® Ultrez 10) and its rheological behavior in aqueous dispersions and microgels containing 0.25 wt. % of the polymer was analyzed in this work by rheometry, weight-average molecular weight (Mw)…
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